Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 16, 2016

Crisis communication is one of the most important aspects of your crisis management. In fact, whom you communicate with in a crisis, along with when and how you communicate with them, can mean the difference between successful crisis management and crisis management failure. Candidates.

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Agility PR Solutions

JULY 6, 2023

In the past, dealing with a crisis meant strategically placing press releases, conducting damage control interviews, and hoping that traditional media would convey your message to the masses. It was like navigating a well-charted course where you had some control over the winds of public opinion.

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PRSay

JUNE 30, 2021

Before witnesses had a moment to compose themselves, Fort Lauderdale Mayor Dean Trantalis, the city’s first openly gay leader and a witness to the incident, was quoted telling the already assembled media there had been a “terrorist attack” on the LGBTQ+ community. A comprehensive crisis communications plan is a necessity.

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Prowly

JULY 28, 2020

In a lot of ways, ours truly is a golden age of communication. The post Crisis Communications in an Era of Media Distrust appeared first on Prowly Magazine. Perhaps never before have public relations been so dynamic or so interconnected. Nowadays, it’s not just the PR pros who are talking.

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PRSay

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

When Elon Musk bought Twitter in late October, he said the social media platform’s blue check marks that verified high-profile accounts had created a caste system of “lords and peasants.” But for public safety communicators, changes to Twitter’s blue-check policies have sown confusion and eroded trust during emergencies.

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Axia PR

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

How crisis communications is becoming more necessary in college athletics. Given the 24/7 news cycle that currently operates, these instances show a shift toward the need for crisis communications for an industry whose traditional media coverage focuses on the outcome of a game.

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Melissa Agnes

OCTOBER 20, 2014

I’m always on the look out for new ways to leverage social media and mobile technology for crisis management. Listen: TCIP #020 – Managing The Ebola Crisis With Bill Boyd. How to determine what social channels to use for crisis communication. Case Studies Crisis Communication' Kudos to BBC!

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PRSay

MARCH 9, 2017

To be an expert in crisis communications you have to move your organization at the speed of Twitter when “it” hits the fan. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage. In short order, it was followed a barrage of requests from media asking to use the footage.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 7, 2014

I had a chance to be on Melissa’s podcast a few weeks ago to talk about some of the trends and challenges professors who are teaching crisis communications are facing today. Teaching a crisis class is not only an exciting opportunity for any professor to have (especially this one), it can be daunting to some as well. US Airways.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 25, 2014

As you probably know, I’ve been having an interesting debate with a fellow crisis professional on whether or not to shut social media down in a crisis. Now, let me begin by saying that the Ebola crisis is greater than this one Facebook page, as is Emory University Hospital’s efforts and response to the backlash.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 15, 2014

Welcome to episode #002 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast with Melissa Agnes and Isaac Griberg of the ICRC. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is doing ground-breaking things when it comes to leveraging social media for crisis communications and emergency management.

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5W PR

JUNE 25, 2021

The social media platform Facebook also acknowledged the statement and decision from Resolution Games, with a spokesperson saying that developers were able to receive various tools and support to ensure everything runs smoothly for both parties, as well as their users.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 6, 2014

Recently, Eric Chandler and I wrote a blog post called “Social Media Crisis” and Other Buzzwords that Need to Go. ” When I talk, train and write about crisis communications, I always say that your audiences want (and expect) to communicate with the people behind the brand, not with your logo.

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Prohibition

JANUARY 24, 2022

Having a crisis communication plan in place ahead of time reduces confusion, ensures an effective communication flow, and improves messaging timeliness during or after a crisis. The basics of good crisis communications are the same for every company. What causes a crisis to go viral?

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Cision

JUNE 8, 2015

The airline continued to communicate via social media throughout the ordeal and was universally lauded for its social media response to this crisis. Social media adds an overwhelming complexity to crisis communication. You must remember communication basics. Want to handle a crisis smoothly?

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Agility PR Solutions

APRIL 10, 2024

A PR professional’s responsibilities span everything from writing press releases, handling crisis communications, providing strategic recommendations and so much more, but their primary goal is to earn top-tier coverage for their clients.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 13, 2014

By now, we’ve all heard of the terrible crisis Malaysia Airlines is facing with flight MH370 appearing to have vanished out of thin air with over 200 passengers and crew members aboard. So how is Malaysia Airlines handling this crisis? A Look at Malaysia Airlines’s Crisis Communications.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 14, 2014

I’m always interested in seeing what’s being studied in universities these days, as well as the academic’s approach to the theoretical side of crisis communication, and so this day of observation and interaction was very fascinating for me. In terms of the crisis communication research.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 3, 2014

Twitter is the social media platform that dominates the dissemination of news, updates and discussions in a crisis. So what does this mean for your crisis communications? All in all, it seems that Twitter should absolutely remain to play a leading role within your crisis communications strategy.

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Melissa Agnes

AUGUST 12, 2014

As my mind continually wraps around risk and crisis communications (I can’t help it, it just works that way), this study leaves me with a question of concern: If trust in executives is at an all-time low, how can this work against your organization in a crisis? Think about it. And who are your spokespersons?

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

How to minimize the risk of a data breach crisis. Does your organization communicate confidential information and trade secrets via email? How to plan for and respond to a data breach crisis. Incorporate the following into your data breach crisis communications plan: Step 1: Co-mu-ni-cate!!

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

Crisis communication has been on our mind a lot recently – we’ve even published a guide for PR teams and a few more resources like holding statement templates – but in this post, we really want to dig into the practical details and approach it from our own platform.

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Presspage

MARCH 2, 2021

Crisis communication has been in our mind a lot recently – we’ve even published a guide for PR teams and a few more resources like holding statement templates – but in this post, we really want to dig into the practical details and approach it from our own platform.

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PRSay

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Crisis and conflict exist for every company, organization or entity; no one is immune to it. Whether a disaster impacts your company or an organizational issue disrupts your workplace’s ability to function as it should, well-mapped-out communication strategies should be structured to embrace the nuances of internal and external audiences.

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 6, 2014

Welcome to episode #005 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Karen Freberg. Put it this way: her midterm exam is going to be an actual crisis simulation! The pos and cons of blogging and being more open and connected on social media, as both an individual and a professional. How, you might ask?

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Cision

AUGUST 25, 2016

Without a crisis communications plan in place, no one will know what to do when problems arise during your event,” says Cision Content Strategist James Rubec, one of the speakers during next week’s Managing Communication Challenges webinar. “No But none of these actually count as a crisis unto itself,” explains James.

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Onclusive

APRIL 29, 2021

Before, during and after a PR crisis, information and communication are key. There are very few crisis situations where less communication is better. It is almost always the case that more communication, and more well-informed communication, is the best strategy. DON’T avoid a crisis.

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PRSay

OCTOBER 4, 2016

It consists of writing releases, statistical work, servicing the media and pitching story ideas, among others. The one big element which is incorporated in PR, regardless of the specific industry is crisis management and communications. It is all-encompassing, with the job functions endless. And it’s not uncommon.

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Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

Can any organization be a crisis communication pro? Being crisis-ready, crisis-intelligent, isn’t a mysterious quality that only a few people or organizations possess. So what would it take for your organization, your team, to be considered a crisis communication pro? Absolutely, why not?

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Konnect Agency

JUNE 22, 2023

In today’s fast-paced world and in our current climate, businesses are more vulnerable than ever to face a crisis that could negatively impact their public reputation and ultimately their bottom line. The goal of a crisis PR plan is to minimize the impact of a crisis on a business’s reputation, operations, and finances.

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Onclusive

APRIL 22, 2021

The best way to prepare for a crisis is to invest in a crisis communications response and management program. In a time of crisis, communicators need to act decisively and quickly with transparent responses. However, with structure, you can put together an effective crisis communications plan.

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Cision

JUNE 6, 2015

Whether dealing with a cyberattack or responding to a customer-facing issue, your company should have a crisis communication team in place and ready to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Typically, the CEO leads a company’s crisis communication team much like the company itself. 1. CEO. 3. Vice Presidents.

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The Stalwart Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

Public relations experts say it’s key to make sure your restaurant’s crisis plan is in place and updated—at all times. “It It certainly is a ‘pay me now’ or ‘pay me later’ scenario,” says David Oates of San Diego- based Stalwart Communications , which offers crisis public relations for restaurants and other businesses.

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 8, 2014

Welcome to episode #001 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast with Captain Chris Hsiung and Shino Tanaka. When I think “crisis intelligence” I immediately think of the Mountain View Police Department in Silicon Valley. It’s a conversation that impressed and inspired me. I hope it does the same for you. Running time: 56:40. Get connected!

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Melissa Agnes

JULY 27, 2014

Welcome to episode #008 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Greg Power. In this age of social media and continual distractions, story telling is an art form that can help you be heard – and remembered – through the noise. But how can you achieve this when the stakes are so high and the pressure is on?

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Melissa Agnes

JUNE 19, 2014

Since the podcast on “ doing crisis communications right “, with Captain Chris Hsiung and Shino Tanaka, aired last week, I’ve received some really great follow up questions from listeners. Your follow up questions answered: Doing crisis communications right.

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Reputation Antistress by Sergii Bidenko

APRIL 21, 2023

In essence, a crisis is a situation that doesn't fit into a person's or a company's previous experience. So often, getting over a crisis is very tough if we rely on common skills or verified knowledge. Acknowledge the problem The biggest mistake at the beginning stages of a crisis is to keep quiet and pretend nothing is happening.

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